The 2020 BMW K 1600 GTL has 3 recalls, the most serious being a transmission defect where two gears can engage simultaneously, locking the rear wheel and causing a sudden loss of stability and crash risk.
A separate transmission concern involves the seal on the reverse gear control unit, which can deteriorate and let moisture in, causing the unit to overheat and raising the risk of fire. On the suspension side, the link strut connecting the rear suspension to the frame may lack sufficient strength and can crack or fail, allowing the rear of the motorcycle to contact the rear wheel and destabilize the bike.